DiY Christmas Peppermint Sugar Scrub

Do you know that Sugar Scrubs are not that hard to make and you can easily make this Christmas Peppermint Sugar Scrub at home – quick and easy – 3 Ingredients – and it makes such a wonderful gift!

Sugar is good for your skin!!

I wondered about that, if it’s not good for your insides then what about the outside? Turns out it draws moisture from the air – hydrating your skin, it is a natural source of glycolic acid that is absorbed by the skin and encourages cell turnover AND it’s small particles are a wonderful exfoliant!

If you are unsure or have a sensitive skin is it always a good idea to do a patch test before using this product!

How do you make Peppermint Sugar Scrub?

You need:

3/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup coconut oil

about 10 drops peppermint essential oil (add to your own preference)

Glass Jar – with a lid that seals

Things to decorate your jar – we used red bakers twine and gift tags

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In a bowl – or in a zip lock bag add all the ingredients together and mix well!

If you mix it in a bag – like we did – then shake shake shake!!

This is the fun part – get your kids to help!!

Once it is mixed, put it into a clean (preferably sterilized) glass jar that seals well. If the mouth of the jar is not wide enough, you cannot get your fingers in to use it – so make sure you find one with a largish opening!

A Little Tip: A HOT dishwasher cycle will pretty much sterilize glass jars like this! Alternatively you can put it into boiling water or a hot oven – make sure your jar is oven proof first!

In a clean jar this Sugar Scrub will keep for up to two months!

This sugar scrub is the PERFECT winter bath time product!

I love scrubs and I LOVE Peppermint – especially in winter, it wakes me up and gives me so much energy!

According to LIVESTRONG Peppermint Aromatherapy benefits include; cooling, acts as an antispasmodic, an anti nausea agent, a decongestant and a stimulant that improves concentration and increases energy levels. It is also mood elevating!

There is no reason why you should not try this!! I can personally vouch for it!

Coconut oil is fabulous for dry winter skin, which in my case I have all year round!!

Coconut oil is used in many beauty products, and for good reason – it is naturally hydrating – a brilliant moisturizer, it’s antibacterial and anti fungal!

Have already said there is no reason not to make some!?

Makes a great gift too!!

Today we are joining other wonderful idea creators and bloggers in this years Kid-Made Gifts Series hosted by Teach Me Mommy. If you are looking for some great Christmas Gift ideas that you can make together with your children then visit here…

I am especially fond of these Nail Varnish Coasters made by Mum in the Mad House – they would make awesome Christmas Gifts!!